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British police have arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of murdering former UK government minister Ann Widdecombe, while investigators said there is currently no evidence linking the case to terrorism or a political motive.
Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed on Saturday that the suspect, a white British national, was arrested in South Yorkshire and remains in custody. Authorities stressed that the investigation is progressing rapidly as officers continue gathering evidence.
The arrest came after police released a 26-year-old man who had previously been detained in Newton Abbot, about 9 miles (15 kilometers) from Widdecombe’s home in Haytor, southwest England. Investigators said the man is no longer considered part of the inquiry.
Assistant Chief Constable Matt Longman said identifying those responsible remains the force’s top priority. Although the investigation is still in its early stages, he said officers are making significant progress.
Police believe the fatal attack occurred around 11:30 a.m. GMT on Wednesday, one day before emergency responders discovered Widdecombe dead at her home with serious injuries. Counter-terrorism officers were consulted during the initial stages of the investigation, but police later determined their involvement was unnecessary.
Authorities also said they believe the suspect is a white male and added that there is no indication of a wider threat to the public.
Widdecombe, 78, was one of Britain’s most recognizable conservative political figures. She served as a junior minister under former Prime Minister John Major between 1992 and 1997 and later became an immigration and justice spokesperson for Nigel Farage’s Reform UK.
Known for her deeply held social and religious beliefs, Widdecombe opposed abortion, criticized changes to traditional social policies, and converted to Catholicism after disagreeing with the Church of England’s decision to ordain women as priests. She also attracted controversy for supporting the shackling of pregnant prisoners during childbirth while opposing fox hunting, a position that set her apart from many Conservatives.
Tributes poured in following news of her death, including messages from Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, who described Widdecombe as "an extraordinary woman" who remained steadfast in defending her convictions throughout her political career.
